HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-R-01 - SUPPORT MUNICIPAL ALCOHOL REGULATIONRESOLUTION NO. 93-01
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION ALLOWING
MUNICIPALITIES TO REGULATE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN
CITY OWNED PUBLIC PLACES
WHEREAS, the regular session of the 73rd Texas Legislature will
convene on January 12, 1993; and
WHEREAS, many legislative issues affecting local government will
be considered; and
WHEREAS, many cities across the state are plaqued by problems of
public safety and diminished economic development because of the in-
ability to regulate consumption of alcoholic beverages in city owned
public places; and
WHEREAS, state law, pursuant to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code,
preempts local regulation of possession of open alcoholic beverage
containers; and
WHEREAS, municipalities are better able to address alcohol -
related problems of a local nature than the Texas Alcoholic Beverage
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City of Stephenville would prefer that municipalities
be allowed to regulate consumption of alcoholic beverages in city
owned public places within certain designated areas of the
munici;ality;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STEPHENVILLE:
SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Stephenville
support passage of legislation in the Texas Legislature which would
allow home rule municipalities to regulate consumption of alcholic
beverages in city owned public places within designated portions of a
city.
SECTION 2. That the City Administrator is directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to members of the Sunset Advisory Commission,
the Texas Legislature, the Governor, Lt. Governor and Speaker of the
House.
SECTION 3. That this resolution shall be effective immediately
from and after its passage in accordance with the provisions of the
Charter of the City of Stephenville and it is accordingly so resolved.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 5th day of January, 1993.
- �.or
jST: Lavinia rmann, Mayor
loy Pemberton, City Secretary
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